Transcriber’s Note
Original spellings, including any variations (i.e. skillful and skilful), have been retained, except in the cases of the following typographical errors.
Page [23], “firmanent” changed to “firmament.” (had sailed out of the crystal firmament)
Page [25], “spices” changed to “species.” (abounding with species and odoriferous trees)
Page [92], “no” changed to “not.” (not part of Pizarro’s plan)
Page [98], “divsions” changed to “divisions.” (Each of these great divisions)
Page [105], “moistture” changed to “moisture.” (his men from the extreme moisture)
Page [145], “earnage” changed to “carnage.” (fearful scene of blood and carnage)
Page [162], “Apalachians” changed to “Appalachians.” (Cherokees, Appalachians, Catawbas)
Page [163], “souththern” changed to “southern.” ( desolating the southern frontiers)